I really did like the Riftwar saga, a lot more than I've ever enjoyed reading Hobb and from what I remember of reading it last time...
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Some kid, barely above a peasant, saves a princess, and is automatically elevated to the status of a lord? There are a lot of things like this. I almost pulled my hair out when he was allowed to hear some rediculously sensitive and confidential information just because "We won't look suspicious if we have the kid with us."
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He saves the Princess from certain death, brings her safely back to the castle and is made a Squire for it. I fail to see how this is a ridiculous turn of events. He's an Orphan, the Duke takes a liking to him and wants to reward him for a truly valiant service down to the Duchy and his family. I have to agree with Torrnt that I would do the same thing.
I would say to definitely keep reading though, I know of many novels I've thought were terrible when I began them, and pretty amazing when I finished the series.